Reassessing Tramadol Use in Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a prevalent and complex condition where evidence continues to evolve around commonly prescribed therapies. This course discusses the latest systematic review comparing tramadol with placebo in adults with chronic pain, highlighting limited analgesic benefits and the balance of potential harms versus benefits that pharmacists should understand. You will gain evidence-based insights to guide medication review, patient counseling, and clinical decision-making in chronic pain management. Upon successful completion of this course, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Summarize the current evidence on tramadol’s efficacy and safety profile in chronic pain based on placebo-controlled randomized trials. 2. Describe the clinical implications of recent tramadol evidence for pharmacist-led medication management in chronic pain care. Rachel Maynard, PharmD GameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpact Emma Murter, PharmD, MPH Clinical Pharmacist, Intermountain Health Rachel Maynard and Emma Murter have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Course fee includes course materials and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor. Course is non-refundable. Release Date: June 1, 2026 Planned Expiration Date: June 1, 2027 Recording, capturing, or sharing any part of this presentation is strictly prohibited. This includes the use of AI note-taking tools, audio/video devices, or screen capture technology. Please help us protect the privacy of our speakers and the integrity of the educational content. Copyright 2026, CEimpact. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction of this course without express permission is strictly forbidden. Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0107-0000-26-223-H01-P Application-based CPE Activity Release Date: May 30, 2026 Planned Expiration Date: May 31, 2027 CEImpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Obtain CPE credit by completing the course, followed by the exam and evaluation (if applicable). Once successfully completed, your course will appear in your Completed Courses tab. Access your CPE statement of credit at www.MyCPEMonitor.net. ¹CEImpact provides you with two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. The learner will not receive CPE credit after two failed attempts.